Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Title: SOC Analyst (L2)

Location: Riyadh, Alsahafa District, Saudi Arabia

Work Type: On-site

Company brief:

Circlys is a pioneering fintech company revolutionizing traditional monthly financial committees (ROSCA or Jameya), or as we call them Circles. Our innovative, authorized, and secure solution empowers individuals to achieve their financial goals with ease and peace of mind.

With over 2 million users and more than 8 billion SAR in savings, Circlys is a leader in its field. Our success is driven by a passionate and talented team of professionals who are committed to fostering financial well-being in our community.

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-growing fintech environment where security is central to everything we do, Circlys is the place to be.

Job Summary:

The SOC Analyst plays a critical role as part of Circlys security operations, serving as both the first line of defense and a key contributor to advanced detection and incident response.

This role involves continuous monitoring of SIEM and EDR platforms to detect and analyze potential threats, performing triage and investigation of security alerts, and coordinating response activities to mitigate risks. The analyst also contributes to detection engineering and the continuous improvement of SOC processes by optimizing correlation rules, integrating new log sources, and maintaining complete visibility across Circlys digital infrastructure to ensure security readiness and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM and EDR platforms to detect and respond to potential threats
• Perform investigation and response activities to ensure timely containment and remediation
• Develop and optimize detection rules, use cases, and incident response playbooks
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to maintain system security and incident readiness
• Conduct proactive threat analysis and maintain accurate documentation and reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or related field
• 2 years of SOC or IT security monitoring experience
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCIH, CEH) are preferred
• Strong analytical, technical and communication skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with SIEM and EDR platforms
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, incident handling and detection frameworks